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245 1 0 _aHalf hours on the quarter-deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel 1670
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aThe half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers
500 _aRelease date is 2022-10-01
508 _aJuliet Sutherland, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Half Hours on the Quarter-Deck: The Spanish Armada to Sir Cloudesley Shovel" is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the contributions of notable figures such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins to the naval history of England, emphasizing the importance of maritime power in shaping the nation's status and influence. With a focus on the era of the Spanish Armada and subsequent naval adventures, it aims to engage young readers in the heritage of British seafaring prowess. The opening of this work begins with an introduction that outlines the pivotal role of naval power in England's ascendance as a global maritime force. It sets the stage by discussing the early adventures of the Hawkins family, highlighting William Hawkins’ profitable sea voyages and his involvement in the slave trade, as well as John Hawkins’ later exploits that solidified his reputation as a formidable naval commander. The narrative captures the essence of the adventurous spirit of the time, detailing challenges faced by these sailors, their brave endeavors, and their impacts on naval history, all while reflecting on the moral complexities of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: James Nisbet & Co., Limited, 1899
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
653 _aExplorers -- Juvenile literature
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile literature
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile literature
653 _aGreat Britain -- History, Naval -- Juvenile literature
653 _aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- History -- Juvenile literature
653 _aNaval battles -- Juvenile literature
830 0 _aThe half hour library of travel, nature, and science for young readers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69077
999 _c109874
_d109874